Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I'm gonna lay it out for you, plain and simple. Broad Cove’s a spot that knows how to deliver, but for the next couple of weeks, it’s mostly going to be a waiting game. The water is sitting at 66°F right now, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s pretty unusual, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
We’re kicking off on Wednesday the 12th with a long run of pretty weak, small surf. The energy is low (21), with a short-period 1ft swell out of the SSW. The wind is offshore and clean, but the waves are just too small to get your fins wet. This same pattern hangs around through the weekend and into the following week. There’s a little bump on Saturday morning the 15th, with energy up to 50 and a 2ft S swell with glassy, offshore winds, but it’s still just little ankle-biters.
Around Tuesday the 18th, we get a jump in energy to 114, with a 3ft S swell and clean morning offshore winds from the NW – finally something you can push around on, but still not a standout. The real gem is shaping up for Thursday the 27th. That’s more than two weeks out, so it’s promising but not a guarantee. The morning shows a 6ft SE swell, solid energy at 463, and a clean, cross-off breeze from the NNE. That’s proper surfable size with some punch, and the wind should keep it tidy. Just remember, the 8-second period means it’s a short-period groundswell, so it might wall up a bit, but Broad Cove’s point setup can handle that. The afternoon winds swing onshore, so get out there early.
So, there’s a long, quiet stretch before that Thursday the 27th window. If you can, aim for that. Otherwise, hang tight and keep an eye on things.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 10 | 20 | 59 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 45 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 17 | 27 | 60 | 28 | 106 | 107 | 36 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:54PM1.86m | 9:32AM1.73m | 9:43PM1.85m | 10:18AM1.77m | 10:30PM1.79m | 11:01AM1.77m | 11:16PM1.71m | 11:44AM1.74m | 00:02AM1.60m | 12:26PM1.67m | 00:48AM1.48m | 1:08PM1.59m | 1:37AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.21m | 3:18AM-0.00m | 3:34PM0.17m | 4:03AM0.00m | 4:23PM0.16m | 4:46AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.18m | 5:28AM0.14m | 5:56PM0.22m | 6:09AM0.24m | 6:43PM0.29m | 6:50AM0.36m | 7:32PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 20 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 45 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 106 | 107 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SE 13 | S 7 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | S 7 | — | — | SSE 10 | S 13 | SE 8 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 18 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | E 7 | — | — | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | — | — | WNW 2 | NW 2 | — | — | — | S 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 59 | 3 | 22 | 10 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 23 | 17 | 27 | 60 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2863 | 2915 | 0 | 821 | 501 | 2768 | 106 | 3019 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 2219 | 2142 | 2229 | 501 | 647 | 647 | 97 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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